4. Howard "Paul" Sutton was born on 8 Feb 1916 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. He died on 19 Dec 2007 in Leominster, Worcester Co., MA. He married Marie Josephine Baldarelli on 30 Dec 1939 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. The marriage ended in divorce. Howard immigrated 1 on 2 May 1924 to to the U.S. He was employed as 1940;assembler lock co.,. He was buried on 22 Dec 2007 in Glen Valley Cemetery, Barre, Worcester Co., MA. [Parents]
1. Recorded as entering the United States; 2 May 1921, at Newport, VT. traveling with parents to Fitchburg, MA.
2. Found in the 1921 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., District 206, Ayer's Cliff, Sub-District 22, p. 6, Main St., age 5, POB: Que., Nat; Canada, Eth; English, Rel; Baptist, with parents Charles (42)(rents) and Emma (43) and siblings Velma (12) and Erma (10)
3. 1924: Recorded as entering the United States; 2 May 1924, at Newport, VT., Sutton, Howard, traveling to Fitchburg, MA., age 8, accompanied by father, Charles, and mother, Emma (45), occp; nil, read/write; yes, nationality; Canadian, race; Eng., POB; Barnston, Que., last perm. residence; Barnston, Que., Destination; Fitchburg, Nearest relative and address; Aunt, Sarah Morrison, Barnston, Que., traveling by car, ever in U.S; no, passage paid by; father, To whom going?; uncle, Dean E. Sutton, 28 Burnap St., Fitchburg, Mass., Purpose and time remaining; perm., height; 0' 0", hair; bro, eyes; bro
4. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, T626, Roll 963, p. 124, district 14-179, ward 5, sheet5A, 71 Highland Ave., age 14
5. Marriage Intentions
Howard Paul Sutton, machinist, 36 Railroad street, and Miss Mary Baldarelli, drill press operator, 49 Beech street. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 12 Dec, 1939, p. 2)6. Sutton - Baldarelli
Miss Mary Josephine Baldarelli, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Baldarelli of 49 Beech street, and Howard P. Sutton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sutton of 36 Railroad street, were married this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Anthony's church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Angelo Carpinella. Mrs. Antonetta Richter was the bride's attendant, and Anthony A. Richter was the best man. The bride wore a white dress and carried white carnations and roses. Her attendant wore an orchid colored gown and carried a bouquet. Following a wedding trip to New York, the couple will make their home at 412 Water street. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Dec 30, 1939, p. 7)7. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts(6 Apr '40), Worcester Co., Fitchburg, ed 14-103, wd-6, sheet 11A, 36 Railroad St., age 24, b. Canada, ED; H-4, rents; 6$, with parents; Charles Sutton(60), Emma(61), with wife Mary (18) and Joseph Carbone (37), Belma (31), Walter Quinn (11), and Edward Quinn (10). Assembler, Indian Lock Co.
8. New Arrivals At the Lucy Helen Hospital
A son to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sutton, 35 Rockland street. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Sat. 25 Jan. 1941, p. 2)9. [top of card: 8-28-42 Change of ad. Separation Report - Honorable]
WWII Draft Registration Card: Howard Paul Sutton, ser.# 3031, residence: 25 Middle St., Fitchburg, Worc, Mass, age: 25, POB: Barnston, Canada, DOB: 8 Feb 1916, name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Howard P. Sutton, Wife, address; 35 Rockland St., Fitchburg, Worc, Mass, Employer: Independant Lock Company, Place of employment: Daniels St., Fitchburg, Worc, Mass, race: white, height: 6' , weight: 160, eyes: Brown, hair: Brown, Scar on lips, signed at Local Board No. 67, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 14 February 194110. Probate Court
Worcester, July 23 - A divorce was granted by Judge Carl E. Wahlstrom to Mary J. Sutton of Fitchburg, on grounds of cruelty, from Howard Sutton of Fitchburg yesterday in probate court. The mother was granted custody of a son. The Suttons were married in Fitchburg Dec. 30, 1939, and lived in that city together. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 23 July, 1943, p. 2)11. Found in the 1944 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Sutton, Howard C (Mary) r 88 Prichard, p. 710
12. Found in the 1946 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Sutton, Howard P (Mary J) h 25 Middle st la, p. 75213. Coburndale
... Mr. and Mrs. Joe Corbone, Mr. Howard Sutton and Miss Helen Kingsley, and Mr. Charles Sutton, of Fitchburg, Mass., were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Butler, respectively. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, July 26, 1948, p. 2)14. Howard Paul Sutton and Helen Edith Kinsley were married 23 Oct. 1948 at Greenville, Hillsborough Co., N.H.
15. Found in the 1950 Fitchburg, MA city directory; Sutton, Paul H (Helen E) mach ILCo h 174 Ellis, p. 557
16. Found in the 1958 Fitchburg, MA., city directory; Sutton Paul H (Helen E) shipping clk Barre h 174 Ellis, (p. 515)
17. Found in the 1961 Fitchburg, MA., city directory: Sutton Paul H (Helen E) shipping clk Barre Vt h 174 Ellis, (p. 515)
18. Found in the 1962,63 Fitchburg, MA., city directory: Sutton Paul H (Helen E) shipping clk Barre Vt h 174 Ellis, (p. 469)
19. Found in the 1964 Fitchburg, MA., city directory: Sutton H Paul (Helen E) shipping clk Barre Vt h 174 Ellis, (p. 537)20. "List 1 Injury in 2 Accidents" A four year-old Leighton street girl was injured during one of two automobile accidents yesterday. She was treated at Burbank Hospital for lacerations and abrasions of the fingers and discharged. Mary Lou Bowers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Bowers of 48 Leighton street was hurt when she fell from a small Kimball street snowbank at 5 p.m. and into the rear of a car driven by Howard P. Sutton, 45, of 174 Ellis street. Following the accident, Sutton took the girl to the hospital emergency room. Ptl Louis Scalzulli investigated. In the second mishap, ... (Fitchburg Sentinel, Tues., 16 Jan, 1962, p. 2)
21. Found in the 1965 Fitchburg, MA., city directory: Sutton H Paul (Helen E) shipping clk Charles G Allen Co Barre h 174 Ellis, (p. 551)
22. Moved to Barre, MA. about 1967.
23. 1967 Apr 18, Land transfer; grantor; G. Percy Brown, grantee; Howard P. and Helen E. Sutton. Worcester Co., doc.# 315595
24. Obit: Howard P. Sutton
Howard P. Sutton of Barre died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 in Keystone Nursing Center in Leominster. His wife Helen E. (Hale) died in 1997. He leaves a step-son Paul D. Kinsley of Lake Forest, CA., and three grandchildren Brian, David, and Michael. He was predeceased by a son Paul A. Sutton and two sisters. Howard was born in Canada the son of Charles and Emma (Morrison) Sutton. He worked for Charles G. Allen Foundry in Barre for 31 years until he retired in 1986. Howard was a member of the Barre Golden Age Club and was active at the Barre Senior Center. He was an avid Red Sox fan. The funeral for Howard will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. in Glen Valley Cemetery in Barre. Calling hours will be held from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. on Saturday in Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 S. Barre Rd., Barre. Donations may be made to the Red Sox Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th fl. Brookline, MA 02445-7226. (Worcester Telegram, Dec. 21, 2007)25. Recent Deaths
Sutton, Howard P.
BARRE, MA. Sutton, Howard P., 91. Calling hours, 10-12 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2007, in the funeral home.; funeral service 12 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2007, Glen Valley Cemetery, Barre. Died Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Funeral Home: Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 S. Barre Rd., Barre. (Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - Friday, December 21, 2007)
Notes:
1. Birth name; Howard Chester Paul Sutton ?
5. Marie Josephine Baldarelli was born on 7 Dec 1921 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. She died on 20 Nov 2004 in Millbury, Worcester Co., MA. She was employed as 1940;polisher lock co.,. She was buried in St. Bernards Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. [Parents]
1. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg T626, Roll 962, p. 27, sheet 9A, 1-WD, dis 4, 98 Newton St., age 7, with parents, Rudolph (37), owns home $9000, imm 1912, and Virginia (31) imm 1916, siblings, Joseph (9), Guerino (6), Levio (5) and Rita (2 7/12)
Fa; Louis, Theresa, Beuna, James (wife Rose, children, Alice and James) are at this address2. Sutton - Baldarelli
Miss Mary Josephine Baldarelli, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Baldarelli of 49 Beech street, and Howard P. Sutton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sutton of 36 Railroad street, were married this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Anthony's church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Angelo Carpinella. Mrs. Antonetta Richter was the bride's attendant, and Anthony A. Richter was the best man. The bride wore a white dress and carried white carnations and roses. Her attendant wore an orchid colored gown and carried a bouquet. Following a wedding trip to New York, the couple will make their home at 412 Water street. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Dec 30, 1939, p. 7)3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, wd-6 (6 Apr '40) ED 14-103, sheet 11A, 36 Railroad St., age 18, b. Mass, ED; 8, rents; 6$, with father-in-law Charles Sutton, with husband Howard (24), mother-in-law Emma (61), Joseph Carbone (37), Belma (31), Walter Quinn (11), and Edward Quinn (10). Polisher, Indian Lock Co.
4. Probate
Worcester, June 8 --
... Mary J. Sutton, Fitchburg, today filed a divorce libel against Howard Sutton, also of Fitchburg, charging cruelty in January, 1943. She says in her libel they were married Dec. 30, 1939, and lived in Fitchburg. Custody of a two-year-old child is sought by the wife. (Fitchburg Sentinel, June 9, 1943, p. 2)5. Probate
Worcester, July 23 -- A divorce was granted by Judge Carl E. Wahlstrom to Mary J. Sutton of Fitchburg, on grounds of cruelty, from Howard Sutton of Fitchburg yesterday in probate court. The mother was granted custody of a son. The Suttons were married in Fitchburg Dec. 30, 1939, and lived in that city together. (Fitchburg Sentinel, July 23, 1943, p. 2)6. Found in the 1948 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Sutton, Mary J h 366 Water, p. 581
7. Miss Mary Baldarelli of 366 Water street was given a shower last night by 70 relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale DiNardo, 366 Water street. Mrs. Andrew Dileo sponsored the shower at which Miss Baldarelli was presented with many gifts. A buffet lunch was served and general dancing followed. Miss Baldarelli will be married Aug. 27 to Ralph Contuzzi, son of Mrs. Dileo. (Fitchburg Sentinel, July 1, 1949, p. 8)
8. Marriage Intentions
Ralph Anthony Contuzzi, laborer, 366 Water street, and Mrs. Mary J. (Baldarelli) Sutton, at home, 366 Water street. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 16 Aug., 1949, p. 2)9. Contuzzi - Sutton
Mrs. Mary (Balderelli) Sutton of 366 Water street, daughter of Mrs. Rudolph Baldarelli of 420 Kimbal street, and Ralph Anthony Contuzzi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew DiLeo of 366 Water street lane were married at 9 o'clock this morning by City Clerk Daniel H. McLean. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 27 Aug. 1949, p. 2)10. Found in the 1950 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Sutton, Mary J Mrs chef 2 Myrtle av h 366 Water, p. 557
11. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Contuzzi of 366 Water street celebrated their first wedding anniversary yesterday with a family dinner party at their home. They were the recipients of many gifts. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 28 Aug. 1950, p. 2)
12. Woman Injured in Auto Accident
Leominster, June 15 - Mrs. Mary J. Contuzzi of 366 Water street was injured today when the automobile she was driving struck a parked motor vehicle on Central street, near Willard street. She was treated at the office of Dr. Charles B. Cronin for a bruised right knee and elbow. The other automobile is owned by Forest B. Sumner of 150 Milk street, Fitchburg. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 15 June 1954, p. 10)13. Found in the 1964 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Contuzzi Ralph A (Mary J) foreman Lunenburg h 366 Water (p. 218)
14. Found in the 1965 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Contuzzi Ralph (Mary J) constrwkr h 20 Beekman (p. 210)
15. Obit: Mary J. (Baldarelli) Contuzzi, 82
Was a dietician at Clinton Manor; lived in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG -- Mary J. (Baldarelli) Contuzzi, 82, formerly of 20 Beekman St. in Fitchburg, died Saturday, Nov. 20, in Millbury Nursing Home in Millbury. She was born on Dec. 7, 1921 in Fitchburg, the daughter of Adolpho and Virginia (Contessa) Baldarelli. She worked as a dietician at the Clinton Manor Nursing Home for 25 years before retiring. Mrs. Contuzzi was a member of St. Anthony Di Padua Church in Fitchburg.
She is survived by her son, Frank Contuzzi, and his wife, Joan, of Fitchburg; two brothers, Livio Baldarelli of Hermitidge, Penn. and Rudolph Baldarelli of Fitchburg; six grandchildren, Brian Sutton, David Sutton, Michael Sutton, Kristin Sippanoma, Gina Contuzzi and Undrea Ortwein; several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Contuzzi, in 1973; a son, Paul Sutton in 1993 and two brothers, Guerrino Baldarelli in 1968 and Joseph Baldarelli in 1998.
CONTUZZI -- On Nov. 20, Mary J. (Baldarelli) Contuzzi, 82, of Fitchburg. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. in the St. Anthony di Padua Church, 84 Salem St., in Fitchburg. Burial will be in St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Fitchburg. There are no calling hours. Wright-Roy Funeral Home, 109 West. St. in Leominster, is directing arrangements. (Sentinel & Enterprise on 11/21/2004.)
Notes:
1. Your Gram got married to your grandfather, Howard, an unbelievably handsome man as you well know, they actually got married from Zia Beuna's and Uncle Bill Giadone's house. The reason for this was that my Nonno, Adolfo, (your Gram's father), thought your Gram was too young to get married and wanted her to wait a bit. Being as strong willed as we know she was, she decided to marry anyway against his wishes. Since she couldn't marry from her father's house, she got married from Zia Beuna's house. Nonno (Adolfo) forbade anyone from the family to go. Uncle Rudy went anyway and got quite a beating when he got home. (L)
6. Allan James Mulgrew was born 1 on 8 Jul 1912 in Leominster, Worcester Co., MA. He died on 21 Oct 1977 in West Haven, New Haven Co., CT. He was buried on 31 Oct 1977 in Long Island National,Pinelawn,Long Island,N.Y.. He married Irma Ruth Golliff on 22 May 1941 in Leominster, Worcester Co., MA. The marriage ended in divorce. Allan was employed as 1940;counter-man cafe,1950;Diner short order cook. He served in the military WWII - U.S Army 11 Sep 1942 - 20 Oct 1945 in Ft. Devens, Worcester Co., MA. He was buried 2 on 31 Oct 1977 in Long Island National Cemetery, NY. [Parents]
1. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Leominster, T625, Roll 747, p. 104, dis. 101, sheet 6B, age 7 6/12, Pleasant St., at home with his mother.
2. 1925; Allen Mulgrew was mentioned in the paper for winning a junior boys 25 yard dash at the Leominster Elks Aquatic Meet. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Tues., 8 Sep. 1925, p. 11)
3. Found in the 1930 US Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Leominster, District 222, wd-3, sheet 5A, 5 Adams St., age 17, with mother Mary Mulgrew(51). Uncles, Charles E. and Joseph H. Hart are at this house as well.
4. Found in the 1932 Leominster, MA. city directory; Mulgrew Allen J r 7 Adams (p. 208)
5. Found in the 1933 Leominster, MA. city directory; Mulgrew Allen J chauf r 7 Adams (p. 204)
6. Found in the 1934 Leominster, MA. city directory; Mulgrew Allen J emp 248 Lancaster r 20 Pleasant pl (p. 204)
7. Found in the 1935 Leominster, MA. city directory; Mulgrew Allen J r 20 Pleasant pl (p. 202)8. Local News
- Allen Mulgrew, waiter at the Bon Ton Lunch, is enjoying his summer vacation in New York. (Leominster Daily Enterprise, July 9, 1935, p. 2)9. Found in the 1936 Leominster, MA. city directory; Mulgrew Allen J chauf Fitchburg r 20 Pleasant pl (p. 204)
10. 1936 Dec, 5, he applied for social security card at Leominster, MA. He was 24 yrs old, lived at 20 Pleasant Place and worked at 4 Monument Square, Bon Ton Lunch.
11. Found in the 1937 Leominster, MA. city directory; Mulgrew Allen J chauf Fitchburg r 20 Pleasant pl (p. 256)
12. Found in the 1939 Leominster, MA. city directory; Mulgrew Allen J cook Fitchburg r 20 Pleasant pl (p. 267)
13. Found in the 1940 Leominster, MA. city directory; Mulgrew Allen J cook Fitchburg r 20 Pleasant pl (p. 273)14. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Leominster, wd-4 (5 Apr '40) ED 14-175, sheet 3A, 20 Pleasant St., age 28, POB:MA., single, ed; 9, with mother Mary(69), and Uncle Charles E. Hart (69)
15. WWII Draft Registration Card: Allan James Mulgrew, ser.# 1332, residence: 20 Pleasant Pl, Leominster, Worcester, Mass, age: 28, POB: Leominster, Mass., DOB: 7-8-12, name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Mary Etta Mulgrew, mother, 20 Pleasant Pl., Leominster, Mass., Employer: unemployed, Place of employment: , race: white, height: 5' 6 1/2", weight: 140, eyes: Hazel, hair: Brown, Scar on right forefinger, also one on palm left hand, signed at Local Board No. 83, Leominster, Worcester Co., Massachusetts., 16 Oct 1941
16. Found in the 1942 Leominster, MA. city directory; Mulgrew Allen J (Irma R) cook r 20 Pleasant pl (p. 287)
17. 1942; "83 Men Leave For Ft. Devens
Leominster, Sept. 11 - A group of 83 men left the selective service headquarters of Area 83 draft board this morning to report for military service at Ft. Devens. They were: ... Allan J. Mulgrew, 29 Pleasant place, ...(Fitchburg Sentinel, 11 Sep. 1942)18. Probate
WORCESTER, May 4 - Allan J. Mulgrew of Leominster, charging cruelty in July, 1941, filed a divorce libel in probate court here today against Irma R. Melanson of Taunton. The couple were married in Leominster May 1941, and lived together there. They have one daughter, the care and custody of whom is sought by the petitioner. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 4 May 1943, p. 10)19. 1943; Probate, Judge Davis took under advisement the contested divorce petition of Allan J. Mulgrew, of Leominster, against Mrs. Irma R. Mulgrew, of Taunton. They were married in Leominster, May 22, 1941, and have a daughter. Mulgrew accuses his wife of cruel and abusive treatment. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Weds. 28 July 1943, p. 2)
20. Found in the 1943 Leominster, MA., directory; Mulgrew, Allen J. (Irma R) in US Army r 20 Pleasant pl (p. 281)
21. CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for their kindness during our recent bereavement. Especially do we wish to thank Dr. William LeBrecht and Mr. Alexander Lafave.
Sergt Allan J. Mulgrew
Charles Hart
(Leominster Daily Enterprise, March 15, 1944, p. 2)22. 1944, Mar; At the time of his mother's death, he was mentioned as stationed in Europe.
(see below for military notes)23. Found in the 1944 Leominster, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allen J. (Irma R) in US Army r 14 Morse pl (p. 301)
24. Found in the 1945 Leominster, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allen J. (Ivvvvvc vvvvvvvrma R) in US Army r 14 Morse pl (p. 302)25. New York Passenger List: HMT Queen Mary, Sailing from South Hampton, 12 September 1945, arriving at New York 28 Sept 1945, Staged at Camp Lucky Strike, 254th Inf Reg, Company M, Mulgrew, Allan J. (25) PFC, ASR;86, ASN;31634636, Service; CE, MOS;121 [the ASN is hard to read]
26. 1946; Allan was the best man at Joseph L. Gaffney and Edith J. Bowen's wedding, 14 May 1946, at St. Leo's church, Leominster, MA. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 14 May, 1946)
27. Found in the 1946 Leominster, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allen J. (Irma R) cook 36 Central sq r 14 Morse pl (p. 325)
28. Found in the 1947 Leominster, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allen J. clk 35 Monument sq r 14 Morse pl (p. 360)28. CARD OF THANKS
I wish to express my deep gratitude to friends and neighbors who were so kind to me during my recent bereavement.
Allan Mulgrew
Nephew of the late Charles Hart
(Leominster Daily Enterprise, March 12, 1947, p. 2)29. Found in the 1948, 49, Massachusetts, Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Mulgrew, Allan J (Irma R) cook 82 Water h 17 School (p. 462)
30. Found in the 1950 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, sheet 72, 17 School St., age 36, with wife Irma R. (31) and daughter Barbara A. (8) and lodger, Ella Stacey (46)
31. Found in the 50, 51, 52 Massachusetts, Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Mulgrew, Allan J (Irma R) cook 82 Water h 17 School (p. 462)
32. Probate Court
Worcester, June 25 - Irma R. Mulgrew, Fitchburg, from Allan J. Mulgrew, Leominster, for cruelty. Mrs. Mulgrew shall have care and custody of their daughter and the father shall pay $15 weekly. They were married in Leominster, May 22, 1940, and lived together there and in Fitchburg. (Fitchburg Sentinel, June 25, 1953, p. 2)33. District Court - "Allan Mulgrew, 40, of 167 Pleasant street, Worcester, pleaded innocent to a charge of non-support involving a child and the case was postponed to Oct. 31. The defendant was ordered to pay $15 weekly during the interim." (Fitchburg Sentinel, Mon Aug 31, 1953, p. 3)
34. Found in the 1954 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Mulgraw, Alan J (Irma B) cook Leominster h 12 Fourth (p. 457)
35. Marriage Licenses
Marriage license applications were filed in the Hartford Bureau of Vital Statistics Friday as follows:
Allan J. Mulgrew, cook, 366 Asylum St.; Laura M. Cook, waitress, 144 Sargeant St.
(Hartford Courant, June 4, 1955, p. 20)36. Found in the 1956 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Mulgraw, Alan J (Irma B) rem to Williamsett (p. 472)
37. Found in the 1956 Hartford, CT. city directory; Mulgrew Allan J (Laura M) cook WHtfd h (2) 53 Sigourney
Mulgrew, Laura M Mrs food checker Hotel Statler 2 (2) 53 Sigourney (p. 1203)38. Found in the 1958 Hartford, CT. city directory; Mulgrew Allan cook 267 Farmington av r 220 do (p. 1031)
39. Found in the 1960 Hartford, CT. city directory; Mulgrew Allan J (Dorothy L) cook Stone Haven Restaurant F h (B3) 85 Evergreen av (p. 999)
40. Found in the 1961 Hartford, CT. city directory; Mulgrew Allan J (Dorothy L) h 394 Hillside av (p. 951)
41. Found in the 1962 Hartford, CT. city directory; Mulgrew Allan J (Dorothy L) h 394 Hillside av
Dorothy L Mrs bkkpr H Nat Bank & Trust Co r 394 Hillside (p. 914)
42. Found in the 1967 Hartford, CT. city directory; Mulgrew Allan J (Dorothy L) cook Farmington Country Club F h (105) 20 Girard av (p. 699)43. In DIVORCE A.V.M. DOROTHY L. MULGREW vs. ALLAN J. MULGREW. To Allan J. Mulgrew: You are notified that Dorothy L. Mulgrew, the Plaintiff, has commenced an action of divorce against you which you are required to defend. (The Mercury, July 27, 1970, p. 24)
44. Found in the 1975 Hartford, CT. city directory; Mulgren Alan r 20 Park ter (p. 497)
Notes:
1. SSDI last place of residence Hartford, Conn. Last benefit; West Haven, New Haven, Conn.
SSN: 019056702
2. Military (working notes):
Serial No. 31032036 or 31084036*
There was a GREAT fire which occurred within the St Louis National Archives building in St Louis, in 1973. The fire destroyed many of the individual veteran's records, but not ALL. Unit records survived; they are located in Maryland. I requested his records from St. Louis, but was told they were destroyed in the fire. What I know so far:
2.a)
- Mulgrew, Allan J. ? PFC M Co. 254 INF.
(p. 681, Alphabetical Roster of all men assigned to the 63rd Infantry Division during the period 15 June 1943 thru August 1945)
- Mulgrew, Allan J. ? PFC
M Company's Roster; pages 182-186
(p. 185, 254th Infantry Regiment, 63rd Division "Trail of the 254 thru Blood and Fire)
2.b)
Allan J. Mulgrew was assigned to M Company 254th Infantry Regiment on 23 August 1945 just prior to the division returning to the US. He came from the 1175 Engineer Combat Group and was assigned to the 63rd Infantry Division for the purpose of accompanying the division back to the U.S in September 1945. Little is known about the soldiers returning to the US with the 63rd Infantry Division in that most of them did not serve with the division in combat, but were assigned only because they had enough "points" to return at this early date. It is possible that he was initially assigned in the 106th AAA (Antiaircraft Artillery) Group, and later with one of the battalions of the 1175th Engineer Combat Group.
The 1175th Engineer Combat Group was activated from the now surplus 106th AAA Group. It was composed of at least 3 Bns:
- The 367th Engineer Combat Battalion was constituted 19 October 1944 as the 367th Engineer Combat Battalion and activated 31 December 1944 in France. Possibly formed from the 406th AAA Gun Bn.
- The 369th Engineer Combat Battalion was formed 31 Dec 1944, Marignone France from personnel of the 215th AAA Gun Battalion (Semimobile) Credited with Central Europe and Rhineland Campaigns.
- The 370th Combat Engineer Battalion was formed from the 74th AAA Gun Bn on 31 December 1944 at Gignac, France. 370th`s location in August 1945 was Ulm, Germany.
2.c)
From the records of Delta Base Section: "The 1175th Engineer Combat Group with the 367th, 369th, and 370th Engineer Combat Battalions were activated from the the 106th AAA Headquarters Group: 406th, 215th, and 74th AAA Gun Battalions and a cadre from 7th Army. A twelve (12) week training was started 8 January 1945. The training program is designed to provide units with Combat Engineer Training in preparation for an operational role as Combat Engineers."
2.d)
--406th AAA Gun Bn (Semimobile) Raised:1 Jul 42 Disbanded:31 Dec 44
--215th AAA Gun Bn (Semimobile) Raised:20 Jan 43 Disbanded:31 Dec 44
--74th AAA Gun Bn (Mobile) Raised:1 Apr 44 Disbanded:23 Dec 44
(Stanton, S.L., Order of Battle, U.S.Army, World War II, Presidio Press, Novato, CA, 1984)
----74th AAA Gun Bn was the 1st Bn of the 74th Coast Artillery (AA) Regiment. Here is the lineage: 74th Coast Artillery (AA) Regiment: Constituted 7-29-21 in OR as the 503rd Arty (AA), CAC, and organized March 1922 at Tyrone, PA. Redesignated 6-3-24 as 503rd CA (AA) Regt. Withdrawn from OR and allotted to RA inactive 10-1-33. Redesignated 74th CA (AA) Regt 7-1-40 and activated at Ft. Monroe, VA 1-3-41. Transferred to Cp. Pendleton, VA, 7-19-41 until deployed to AA positions in Norfolk-Portsmouth, VA, area 12-14-41 to 11-19-42; moved to A.P. Hill M.R., VA. Transferred to Ft. Meade, MD, 4-28-43, then to Cp. Myles Standish, MA, until departure from NYC. Landed North Africa 5-11-43 and deployed to Sardinia 10-27-43. Inactivated 5-1-44 and HHB redesignated 74th AAA Gp; 1st Bn, 74th AAA (Gun) Bn; 2nd Bn, 896th AAA (AW) Bn. The 3rd Bn was disbanded.
2.e)
106th Antiaircraft Artillery Group had campaign participation credit for Sicily (with Arrowhead device) and Naples-Foggia.
2.f)
Found on the passenger list of RE 7342-G (Unit Ship Number), which sailed from Camp Lucky Strike. He was a member of Company M. 254th Infantry Regiment; Mulgrew, Allan J. PFC, ASR: 86, ASN: 31084036, Arm or Service: CE, [combat engineer], MOS: 121 [utility repairman]
- Camp Lucky Strike was situated in the town of Saint-Sylvian, 5 kilometers from Saint-Valery-en Caux, France. Its location was not selected by chance, but rather because the occupying German troops had constructed an airfield there in 1940 with a landing strip 1800 meters long and 50 meters wide. This airfield was one of the defensive elements of the Atlantic Wall: surveillance and coastal defenses were also a perfect starting point for attacks on southwest England. V-1 rocket launching ramps were installed at the beginning of 1944 in the woods surrounding the airfield. It was heavily bombed by the British throughout the war, but especially during the fighting which followed the June 1944 landings. In September 1944 American Engineer Corps troops took control of the area, repairing the landing strips and constructing the camp.
The camp became the most important military camp in Europe. It extended over 600 hectares (1 hectare = approximately 2 ½ acres). It was a mandatory port of entry for practically every American soldier, and 1½ million spent from a couple days up to 18 months there. It was the principal camp used for repatriated soldiers and liberated POWs, but also as a reception station for soldiers on leave. It was also a staging area for the Pacific Theater and - until August 10, 1945 - for the invasion of Japan. There were 100,000 men in the camp each day - 100,000 men to lodge, feed, train, and entertain. (Regarding repatriation, there were 6,000 daily departures by plane or boat from Le Havre, the only port liberated on the western coast that could accommodate large ships.) The first American troops arrived around Christmas 1944. They consisted of engineer units. Camp Lucky Strike was also made up of several satellite camps in the neighboring countryside. Camp Lucky Strike remained active until the end of 1945, and was officially closed in 1946.
The camp was like a U.S. town with theaters, hospitals, a PX, and gift shops, and it mainly consisted of more than 12,000 tents. (At times, more than 100,000 U.S. soldiers stayed there.) Most of the liberated American POW’s went through Lucky Strike on their way home to the United States. After the unconditional surrender of Germany, the camp was used to return troops to the USA via Le Havre.
7. Irma Ruth Golliff was born 1 on 7 Jul 1918 in Taunton, Bristol Co., MA. She died on 22 Mar 1989 in New Port Richey, Pasco Co., FL. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetary (same plot as Barbara). Irma was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester Co., MA. She was employed as 1940;waitress,1950;coil winder Arc-Welding Shop,1955;machine oper,1970;bookkeeper. [Parents]
1. Found in the 1920 U.S Census, Massachusetts, Bristol Co., Taunton, T625, Roll 688, p. 176, Ward 7, sheet 19A, Greylock Ave., age 1 1/2.
2. Her family is found in the 1922 Taunton, MA. city directory; Golliff William H, (Ruth G) packer H L Rogers house 75 Agricultural (p. 163)
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census, Massachusetts, Bristol Co., Taunton, Ward 7, sheet 15, Agricultural Ave., age 11.
4. Found in the 1938 Taunton, MA. city directory; Golliff Irma r 75 Kilmer av (p. 153)
5. Found in the 1939 Taunton, MA. city directory; Golliff Irma r 75 Kilmer av (p. 156)6. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Leominster, sheet 8A, 151 West St., age 21, single, ed;H3, lodger at the house of Delia Demazare (49). There are 13 other lodgers here. The next entry is a Gertrude Melson (26) also from Taunton, [maybe a friend?].
Residence in 1935: Taunton, MA7. Found in the 1941 Taunton, MA. city directory; Golliff Irma r 75 Kilmer av (p. 105)
- Golliff Wm H (Ruth G) h 75 Kilmer av8. Found in the 1942 Leominster, MA., city directory; Golliff Irma R married Allen J Mulgrew (p. 200)
9. Found in the 1942 Leominster, MA. city directory; Mulgrew, Allen J. (Irma R) cook r 20 Pleasant pl Mary E. Mrs. Twister 20 Pond h 20 Pleasant pl (p. 287)
10. 1943; Probate, Judge Davis took under advisement the contested divorce petition of Allan J. Mulgrew, of Leominster, against Mrs. Irma R. Mulgrew, of Taunton. They were married in Leominster, May 22, 1941, and have a daughter. Mulgrew accuses his wife of cruel and abusive treatment. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Weds. 28 July 1943, p. 2)
11. Found in the 1943 Leominster, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allen J. (Irma R) in US Army r 20 Pleasant pl (p. 281)
12. Found in the 1944 Leominster, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allen J. (Irma R) in US Army r 14 Morse pl (p. 301)
13. Found in the 1944 Taunton, MA. city directory; Mulgrew Irma R Mrs. GE Co r 917 Somerset av (p. 171)
14. Found in the 1945 Taunton, MA. city directory; Mulgrew Irma R Mrs. GE Co r 917 Somerset av (p. 176)
15. Found in the 1945 Leominster, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allen J. (Irma R) in US Army r 14 Morse pl (p. 302)
16. Found in the 1946 Leominster, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allen J. (Irma R) cook 36 Central sq r 14 Morse pl (p. 325)17. Found in the 1948 Fitchburg, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allen J. (Irma R) cook h 17 School (p. 475)
18. Found in the 1949 Fitchburg, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allan J. (Irma R) cook h 17 School (p. 498)
19. Found in the 1950 Fitchburg, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allan J. (Irma R) cook h 17 School (p. 458)20. Found in the 1950 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, sheet 72, 17 School St., age 31, with husband Allan J. (36) and daughter Barbara A. (8) and lodger, Ella Stacey (46)
21. Found in the 1951 Fitchburg, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allan J. (Irma R) cook 82 Water h 17 School (p. 463)
22. Found in the 1952 Fitchburg, MA., city directory; Mulgrew, Allan J. (Irma R) cook 82 Water h 17 School (p. 462)23. Found in the 1954 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Mulgraw, Alan J (Irma B) cook Leominster h 12 Fourth (p. 457)
24. Putnam Street Alleys
... General Electric Girls: Alley Cats 4, Four Speeds 0; Four Jinx 4, Pinheads 0; Country Club 4, Pin Ups 0; Floppers 4, Termites 0. High team total: Four Jinx with 1101. High total and single: Irma Mulgrew with 308 and 111. Note: Four Jinx leads league with 34 wins, two losses. ...(Fitchburg Sentinel, 24 Nov 1954, p. 10)25. Found in the 1956 Fitchburg, MA. city directory; Mulgraw, Alan J (Irma B) rem to Williamsett (p. 472)
26. Found in the 1956 Leominster, MA. city directory; Melanson Patrice R (Irma R) toolmkr 557 Lancaster h Grove rd (p. 380)
27. Found in the 1957 Leominster, MA. city directory; Melanson Patrice R (Irma R) toolmkr 557 Lancaster h Grove rd (p. 380)
28. Found in the 1963 Leominster, MA. city directory; Melanson Patrice R (Irma R) toolmkr 320 Central h Grove rd (p. 374)29. Realty Transfers: Roger A. Belair et ux. to P. Raymond Melanson in Lake Samoset Tract. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 21 June 1967, p. 30) [et ux = "with wife"]
30. Obit:
NEW PORT RICHEY - A New Port Richey woman was killed Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident on Regency Park Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Irma Golliff Melanson, 70, of 8225 Arevee Drive, Lot 356, was driving her 1981 white Ford Granada station wagon out of the Carlton Arms apartments about a half mile south of Orchid Lake Road at 3:10 p.m. when she attempted to turn left onto Regency Park, Trooper Steve D. Wheeler said.
Mrs. Melanson's car was struck by a 1977 brown Ford pickup truck being driven northbound by Mark Arthur Kolling, 26, of 9806 Middlecoff Drive in New Port Richey. Kolling's truck hit Mrs. Melanson at the driver's side door and spun the car around. Both cars came to a stop in the middle of the road. A helicopter from Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg flew to the accident scene and was prepared to take Mrs. Melanson to that hospital. But because of the seriousness of her injuries, Mrs. Melanson was treated at the scene by paramedics before she was taken to Riverside Hospital in New Port Richey, Wheeler said. Mrs. Melanson was pronounced dead at the hospital at 4:38 p.m. Wheeler said she was wearing her seat belt at the time of the accident. A neighbor of Mrs. Melanson said she had been visiting some friends in Carlton Arms and was on her way home when the accident happened.
A news release issued by the Highway Patrol on Wednesday night said that Mrs. Melanson failed to yield the right of way and that the accident was alcohol related. No charges have been filed.
Kolling also was treated at the scene for injuries to his wrists and neck. He was treated and released from HCA Bayonet Point/Hudson Medical Center. Kolling was not wearing his seat belt.
The accident closed Regency Park Boulevard for about an hour.
[Illustration] [BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO, Jack Rowland; Accidents: Trucks: Florida: Pasco County: 89;]
Caption: Irma Golliff Melanson attempted to turn left onto Regency Park Road from the Carlton Arms apartments and her station wagon was struck by this pickup truck and she was fatally injured.
MELANSON, IRMA RUTH, 70, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (March 22, 1989) in New Port Richey. Born in Taunton, Mass., she came here nine years ago from Leominster, Mass. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Lunenburg, Mass. Survivors include her husband, P. Raymond; two sons, Donald, Chelmsford, Mass., and Philip, Ashburnham, Mass.; a daughter, Dina Johnson, Manchester, N.H.; a brother, Alvin R. Golliff, Cape Cod, Mass.; a sister, Irene Davis, Lake Wales; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Curlew Hills Crematory, Palm Harbor. (St. Petersburg Times. St. Petersburg, Fla.: Mar 25, 1989. pg. 15)31. Obit: IRMA MELANSON, 70
LEOMINSTER - Irma (Golliff) Melanson, 70, of New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Leominster, was killed March 22 in a two-car accident in New Port Richey. She was the wife of P. Raymond Melanson. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Donald Melanson of Chelmsford and Phillip Melanson of Ashburnham; a daughter, Dina Johnson of Manchester, N.H.; a brother, Al Golliff of Dennis; a sister, Irene Davis of Fedhaven, Fla., 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A daughter, Barbara Sutton, was killed in a car crash last year in Lunenburg.
She was born in Taunton, daughter of William and Ruth Golliff. Mrs. Melanson formerly was employed at General Electric Co. in Fitchburg and later at Rochdale Stores in Leominster and was a bookkeeper at the former Colony Tool and Die Co., which was owned by her husband.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St. Cremation was in Florida. Burial of ashes will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours at Wright-Roy Funeral Home, 109 West St., are 7 to 9 tonight. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Joslin Diabetes Foundation, 1 Joslin Place, Boston. (Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA), March 28, 1989)